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Old 08-23-2012, 08:43 AM
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dublb
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I'll share what little I know about battin'. First cheap polyester is easiest ta hand quilt & can be quilted up ta 10" apart., but I wanted sometin' that was more natural, so I tried wool. Wow, that stuff is awesome ta hand quilt & machine but must be quilted at least 3 inches apart. It's not as puffy as polyester. It does shrink some, but I like the crinkled look. I havent used any cotton/poly mix battin', except for on a 6 hour quilt. It had ta be quilted at least 4 inches apart. I haven't seen DDIL use it so I don't know how it has lasted. It did look good though. I did have ta go back & add another line o' quiltin' 'cause the 6 hour quilt is 6 inches. I haven't used 100% cotton yet. (I just love the wool!)
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